ghSMART was founded in 1995 by Geoff Smart. The firm was created following the publication of an award-winning Ph.D. dissertation study on management assessment in private equity.
The early leaders of the firm set out to create the top firm in the emerging segment of professional services called management assessment. It was our goal then, and is still today, to build the #1 brand in this segment, alongside best-of-breed firms who occupy the four other segments of professional services: strategy, accounting, investment banking, and the law.
ghSMART is a 100% employee-owned. Only team members have the opportunity to buy our stock if they choose. Our freedom and objectivity are not restricted by any corporation, outside investor, or public market shareholders. We are an independent, entrepreneurial consulting firm in charge of our own destiny. We are a “flat” organization that values proactivity and ability over bureaucracy and tenure. And every member of our team, from the highest-billing Partner, to the newest Executive Assistant, is treated with total respect.
We strive to attract and retain exceptional individuals regardless of their sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status or other characteristics unrelated to the skills and abilities required for job performance.
Employment decisions are based on an individual's knowledge, skills, abilities, job performance, and other relevant qualifications. ghSMART maintains policies and procedures designed to comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which ghSMART conducts business.
